The staycation

   This week like Avery I'm typing this blog from vacation. We have been in park city, utah almost a week and we are unfortunately leaving tomorrow.  I call it a staycation because we are far enough away from home to call it being away,but it only took us a little over an hour to get here so it took a lot of the travel stresses away.
  As most of you know traveling with kids especially young ones like I have make a 8 hour trip turn into 12 exe... So this 1 hour trip was so nice! It also allows us more time to be where we want to be and less time in the car! Yay! Win win for everyone!
  The weather has been fantastic not too hot not too cold. We have been hiking, swimming, hot tubing,walking and the best part hot air ballooning. Another great plus is we are sharing a condo with my parents so we are able to leave the kids and go do things as a couple if we want.  This condo also has a kitchen so we are cooking a lot of our meals and actually spending less money then we would at home because taking turns doing meals! This has allowed us to be able to spend money on activities without too much guilt. :)
  When my husband and I got married we made it a priority that at least once a year we will take a vacation. This allows us before we had kids and with our kids to spend time with each other get to explore new and beautiful places and learn about cultures. We just save a little each month and also use some of our tax return to travel. We always drive where ever we travel to save money but shooting out 12 hrs in each direction from utah can get you to some magical and beautiful places.
   Even if it's just a weekend find a deal somewhere and make a weekend getaway. I think vacation is very important. We all need time to getaway and stretch our legs so to speak. Some look at vacation as stressful and I'll admit packing for it and like I said traveling there it can be. I like to take it easy on vacations and not overbook your days. Or I'll do busy day then relax pool day exe.. To rotate so you don't get worn out! It's also important if possible to have a day off when you get back before you go back to work. Sometimes you need a day to re cooperate from vacation.:)
  Take a breathe relax and enjoy the views and time with your family. Building memories is truly what it's all about!